# NFPA 70: National Electrical Code

# Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Initialisms

# Overview

The National Electrical Code (NEC), also known as NFPA 70, is the benchmark for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection to protect people and property from electrical hazards.

# Sources

• https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=70